俭 (jiǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 俭 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 俭 (jiǎn) means "frugal or thrifty". with 9 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 俭 stroke by stroke?

俭 has 9 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 俭 and 伯?

俭 (jiǎn) and 伯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 俭?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 俭?

Common words containing 俭 include: 节俭 (jié jiǎn) — Frugal / Thrifty; 勤俭 (qín jiǎn) — hardworking and thrifty; 俭朴 (jiǎn pǔ) — frugal and simple.

How to Write 俭

The character 俭 (jiǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

俭 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means frugal or thrifty.

Common Words with 俭

节俭 jié jiǎn

Frugal / Thrifty

勤俭 qín jiǎn

hardworking and thrifty

俭朴 jiǎn pǔ

frugal and simple

Example Sentences

他生活非常节俭。

tā shēng huó fēi cháng jié jiǎn

He lives a very frugal life.

勤俭是好习惯。

qín jiǎn shì hǎo xí guàn

Being hardworking and thrifty is a good habit.

他的穿着很俭朴。

tā de chuān zhe hěn jiǎn pǔ

His dress is very simple.

Similar Characters

伯 bó

估 gū

伲 nì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 俭

What does 俭 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 俭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 俭 and 伯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 俭?

What common words use 俭?

How to Write 俭 (jiǎn)